EVENTS


The Interknit Activation
AVENUE OF THE ARTS - Fort Lauderdale

The Interknit is being activated in Fort Lauderdale!
Part of the 
Avenue of the Arts Festival, I'll be hosting a series of workshops at the South Side Cultural Center through the end of March for FREE.

THE INTERKNIT — by Karelle Levy
FREE FIBER CLASSES

An ever-growing fiber installation rooted in connection, care, and collective making. Interknit isn’t just an exhibition — it’s an open invitation. Join us for free yarn + fiber art classes where you can learn, stitch, and contribute directly to the work. One knot at a time, the piece continues to grow through community.

FREE CLASSES •
Wed, Feb 11 | 4–6PM
Wed, Feb 18 | 4–6PM
Wed, Mar 4 | 4–6PM
Wed, Mar 18 | 4–6PM
Sat, Mar 28 | 11AM–1PM
De-install: Sat, Mar 28 | 2–4PM

All ages. All skill levels. All welcome. Come add your stitch.

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CLASSES
Get ready to unleash your creativity!

Crochet and knitting classes are in effect.

Every other weekend, join me for an exciting beginners class on Saturdays in my studio in Ironside. Secure your spot for a delightful and crafty experience that promises fun and inspiration!

All skill levels are welcome.

I'll be serving tea and cookies while we craft.

Upcoming Schedule: $45 per class

Feb 14
Feb 28
March 14

Crochet 1pm
Knitting 4pm

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Poetry in Pajamas - Pinecrest Gardens
April 3

Put on your PJs & join us for Poetry in Pajamas! A night of poetry, music, art & more at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden!

Put on your favorite PJs and join us for the 8th annual Poetry in Pajamas!

Under a sparkling crescent moon at the enchanting Pinecrest Garden, kids of all ages are invited to recite their favorite poem, original or published, before an audience of pajama-clad peers—all beneath dreamy decor by The InterKnit.

Plus, attendees are invited to browse our by kids, for kids market, indulge in fresh crêpes, and enjoy wholesome healthy snack table for kids.
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PAST

Poetry in Pajamas in Boca Raton

November 8, 5 - 8:30
Bric Innovation Center
000 T-Rex Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33431

A lovely children's event held at Boca Raton Innovation Center. We're transforming the event space to be a magical wonderland. With special performance by AfroBeta.

Ticket TBA


Super Fair NY

April 24 - 27, 2025
Duggal Greenhouse at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

For the first time ever, The Super Fair & The Interknit touches down in Brooklyn at the intersection of high-value, family-first, art-hungry neighborhoods DUMBO, Williamsburg, Clinton Hill, and Downtown Brooklyn.

Spreading across the 35,000 airy square feet of the Duggal Greenhouse with a postcard view of the Williamsburg Bridge, join us in exploring 150+ artist booths, sponsor lounges, and curated installations for our 8th outing in the Big Apple

Full Fair Hours:

THU 4/24: 6-10pm (Premium Passes only!)
FRI 4/25: 
6-10pm (all passes)
SAT 4/26: 
11am-9pm (all passes)
SUN 4/27: 
11am-6pm (all passes)

SPRING CLEARANCE SALE IN MIAMI  
May 13 - June 30
THURS-FRI-SAT 12 - 7 PM
20 - 60 % OFF
KREL studio
7580 NE 4th Court #111, Miami

POETRY IN PAJAMAS
April 5, 6-9 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
The Interknit Installation as stage & set design.
Pom Pom Station
RSVP

SUPERFINE ART FAIR
Fort Mason San Francisco

March 6 - 9 
THE INTERKNIT activation & other artworks for sale

THU 3/6: 5-10pm (Premium Passes only!)
FRI 3/7: 5-10pm 
SAT 3/8: 11am-9pm 
SUN 3/9: 11am-6pm  + Pom Pom Tea Party 3 - 5 PM

 

Thur Oct 17 6 - 9 PM
Crochet Workshop!

Join my crochet session to learn basic stitches, explore designs, and create handmade items for beginners and enthusiasts


Miami Book Fair
November 22 - 24
MDC Downtown Campus
The Interknit will be set up for Pom Pom Making Station and classes throughout the weekend.

Cosmic Craft Constellation 
December 19 
North Beach Social Miami Beach Bandshell 
Emulating the galaxies above and turning the Bandshell into a magical snow globe. Afrobeta promises a special holiday concert, and fiber artist Karelle Levy (Krelwear), inspired by sacred geometry, will create a celestial site-specific pom pom sculpture to light up Bandshell.

QUICKIE COUTURE
August 11, 12 - 5 PM 
Stone House Studio, 290 S 3rd St., Rogers City, MI

Get inspired! check out the pieces from the past on www.krel2go.blogspot.com

July 31 & August 1, 2024
Nautical Festival Week
Stone House Studio
Connecting community through stitches, knots, pom poms in our sculptural World Wide Web. 


ARTIST IN RESIDENT
July 15 - Sept 15, 2024
Stone House Studio, 290 S 3rd St., Rogers City, MI
Karelle is the Artist in Residence,  developing new works, connecting with the community through The Interknit, and hosting a series of activations like Quickie Couture and Stitch N Bitch in the original Mayor Valentine's 1910's Home.



WORLD WIDE KNITTING IN PUBLIC THE CITADEL

JUNE 8 • 3 - 5 PM

CITADEL 8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami

World Wide Knitting in Public in happening this Saturday, June 8! This is an international event so people with be yarning it up all over the world. Whether your knitting, crocheting, making pom poms or needlepoint, you can join us for this international day.

We’ll be gathering at The Citadel from 3-5pm. It’s super informal and all yarn weirdos and non weirdos are welcome. Bring your projects, start a new one, learn a stitch. You can do other things than knitting. KREL & KERN will be on hand to show you some stitches.

Since Miami is so hot, we need AC! The Citadel seemed like the perfect spot with food vendors and a bar and lots of tables!

Not in Miami? Check out other spots on their website www.wwkipday.com

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SPRING ARTISAN MARKET

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 • 9 AM – 4 PM

Miami Beach Botanical Garden 2000 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach

Join us for open air shopping at our 2nd annual Spring Artisan Market taking place for one day only on June 9. You’ll find a selection of handcrafted items and meet the artisans – from painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics – to jewelry, leather working, home design products and fashion. Also meet the small batch food artisans who create local and sustainable brands. 

If you are an artisan and would like more info, please contact corey@mbgarden.org or maurice@mbgarden.org to request an application.

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ARIANO JEWELRY POP UP

JUNE 15 • 12 - 6 PM

KREL Studio 7580 NE 4th Court #111, Miami

Join us at KREL Tropical Knitwear for a day filled with beautiful jewelry and artistic vibes. Explore unique pieces hand crafted by Claudia Ariano while enjoying a fun and creative atmosphere.

Whether you're looking for a statement piece or a gift for a loved one, this pop-up event is the perfect place to find something special.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover stunning jewelry and support local artisans. See you there!

www.instagram.com/arianodesignstudio

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PAST EVENTS:

The Interknit at Poetry in Pajamas!

O'Miami & The Miami Beach Botanical Garden
featuring the Sensory Sonnet Soiree

 

Put on your favorite PJs, and join us for the 7th annual Poetry in Pajamas!

Under a sparkling crescent moon in the enchanting Miami Beach Botanical Garden, brothers Sam and Simon along with passionate poet Aria host an open mic for children. Kids of all ages recite their favorite poem, whether original or published, while surrounded by an audience of pajama-clad peers.

Karelle is spreading the colorful Interknit as a set design for the stage.   We'll also have a crafting table for all to make pom poms to add to The Interknit!

Friday, April 26, 2024 | 6-8:30 pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Free and open to the public

 

 

Syd Nichole

KREL Tropical Knitwear Pop-Up & Pom Pom Earring Workshop
Enjoy a special one-day event at Savannah's wonderful Syd Nichole boutique! Meet Miami knitwear designer Karelle Levy as she brings her KREL Tropical Knitwear Pop-Up Shop and introduces her latest designs from KREL Tropical Knitwear. Stick around for the evening pom pom earring workshop with Karelle and Syd to wind down your day.

Also featuring an exclusive one-day connection to The Interknit, a 100% sustainable, traveling, ever-expanding, site specific interactive art installation.

Thursday, April 11, 2024
KREL Tropical Knitwear Pop-Up Shop from 12 - 6 PM
Karelle Levy Pom Pom Workshop (ticketed event) 6:30 PM

https://sydnichole.com/flowers/ola/services/pom-pom-workshop-with-designer-karelle-levy

 


Syd Nichole
301 Passage Way, Suite A-203
Savannah, GA 31404
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Superfine Savannah: The art fair that connects real art with real art buyers.

APR. 4-7, 2024

THE CLYDE VENUE | DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH

"I met so many great artists and art lovers…I particularly loved getting to know first-time art patrons!"
– Andrea Bartine Caldarise, Superfine Exhibitor

35 Artists
4,000+ square feet
4 art-selling days in Savannah





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KNIT ≠ SWEATER
KNIT 
DOES NOT EQUAL SWEATER

A Solo Exhibit by Karelle Levy + KREL Tropical Knitwear Pop-Up Shop

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 - MARCH 3, 2024
Thursday - Sunday 12 - 6 PM

GREEN SPACE MIAMI
7200 Biscayne Blvd, Unit 2

Miami, FL 33138

KNIT ≠ SWEATER,” a solo exhibition by Miami-based fiber artist and 2022 Knight Arts Champion Karelle Levy will open at Green Space Miami (7200 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138). The exhibit also features a pop-up shop for Levy’s fashion brand KREL Tropical Knitwear.